I DID IT!!

hrford
on 3/27/12 7:42 am

VSG on 03/19/12

Today is the first day since surgery on the 19th that I"ve been able to finish an entire protein shake AND made my water quota. Suddenly today drinking isn't so difficult and I've been able to drink water like normal.

Also, I just took a nap in my own bed, rather than the recliner, with no pain. I am SO happy! Now for the drain removal on Thursday and continuing my journey.

I hope all my other sleevers from last week are doing well.

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55 PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49

Dallaswyatt
on 3/27/12 7:54 am - CA

i was sleeved on the 23rd, i am struggling to get anything down but popsicles...it seems like in the am i dont feel much restriction and i can drink broth, gatorade, etc. , but then in the afternoon , i struggle, it feels like i have an elephant sitting on my chest? i think today i have managed to get in about 10 0z so far.....thank god, i did not have adrain

SouthernmostStar
on 3/27/12 8:01 am

VSG on 01/25/12

Sometimes in the beginning the progress can seem soooooo slow. Keep at it. I promise it gets better and better!

Mary

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

firefly2000
on 3/27/12 8:03 am - NJ

VSG on 03/20/12

Congrats!! I was sleeved on March 20th, and I have no problem getting my protein shakes in....I am just working on getting all my water in!!

Keep up the great work!
Lesley

michael B.
on 3/27/12 9:47 am - MA

VSG on 03/19/12

Same here! Water was done by noon today. Getting so much easier every day.

Burnsy (ticker starts 2wks pre op)

onemoretry
on 3/27/12 9:55 am - GA

VSG on 03/21/12

WOW! You guys are doing great. I just tried my first protein shake a few minutes ago and I am still not sure how I feel about it. I got a couple of cramps, waiting to see if that is going to settle. As for water, I can't wait to be able to drink it like normal again.

HT: 5'4" HW: 251 SW: 237 CW: 172 GW: 135

"You can control how much water you drink, how much protein/carbs/cals you consume, and how much you exercise. FOCUS on those and not the scale, because no matter how hard we try, we do not control the scale." ~ acbbrown

Brenda777
on 3/27/12 12:32 pm

VSG on 03/19/12

Yay !!!!!!!!!! You give me hope!

I was sleeved on the 19th, and so far I have not met my protein or liquid goals.

I am just uncomfortable with it, and I have pain with it.

I can't wait to get past this!

One thing I realized.... I did not take the prilosec for two days, and I think that was why I was having issues. I also was not using lactose-free milk, might have been the cause.

I am happy for you!

HW: 318.6 Pre-surgery Weight: 268.6 CW: 149 Sleeve Date: March 19, 2012
- 169.6 pounds! Doctor established medical goal weight = 165. I lost 50 pounds before getting sleeved. Current BMI = 27 Original starting BMI = `58.3 Tummy Tuck: 01-04-13